DRUNK DRIVING INJURY LAWYERS
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If you've been injured by the negligent actions of a drunk or otherwise impaired driver, please contact our drunk driving accidents attorneys today. We will use all of the resources at our disposal to present the strongest case possible on your behalf.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 1 in 3 Americans will be involved in a drunk driving accident at some point in their lives. An alarming number of people involved in these accidents are innocent victims. The drunk driving accidents attorneys of The Travis Law Firm, serving Erie, Edinboro, Crawford County, Warren County, and all of Northwestern Pennsylvania, can help victims of drunk driving accidents secure the compensation they and their loved ones deserve.
In 2021, 396 people died in alcohol-related accidents in Pennsylvania alone. This includes not only other drivers but also passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Accidents involving motorists driving under the influence of illegal drugs, such as cocaine and marijuana, are also considered DUI/DWI offenses and accounted for about 19 percent of motor vehicle driver deaths.
If you or a member of your family has been injured by the negligent actions of a drunk or otherwise impaired driver, please contact our drunk driving accidents attorneys in Erie PA, Edinboro PA, or Warren PA today. We will use all of the resources at our disposal to present the strongest case possible on your behalf.
Drunk Driving Auto Accident Statistics
Here is a closer look at alcohol-related auto accidents that occurred in Pennsylvania in 2021:
- 77% of all alcohol-related deaths were drivers who were drinking (based on the 2021 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
- 72% of the alcohol-related car accidents happened at night (data from 2021).
- 31% of all traffic accident deaths in Pennsylvania involved alcohol (data from 2021).
It is the goal of our law firm to preserve and assert the rights of victims of drunk driving accidents, helping them to obtain compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other losses and expenses directly resulting from their injuries.
Contact Our Drunk Driving Accident Injury Lawyers
The period following any accident is stressful and confusing. Medical bills, insurance forms, police reports and your personal recovery must all be addressed at once. If you or a loved one are injured in an alcohol-related accident, you may be entitled to a recovery of damages by a negligent party’s insurance, as well as your own. Drunk driving accidents attorneys of The Travis Law Firm in Erie, Edinboro, and Warren can help make sure you receive the compensation you need.
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need If I Am at Fault in a Car Accident?
If you cause a car accident, it is best to consult a lawyer. This is due to the fact that insurers are not always eager to settle cases fairly. In Pennsylvania, there is another issue associated with car accidents. The state is no-fault, which means both the at-fault party and the injured person go to their own insurance company to be compensated. However, there are situations where the amount of compensation is greater than the insured’s policy. In this case, a lawsuit can be filed against the at-fault party.
Sports With the Highest Incidence of Injuries
Sports are not without risk. In fact, almost two million people are hurt every year due to sports-related injuries. No one is spared, and approximately 1.35 million minors are seen in the emergency room annually due to an injury. There are many types of sports-related injuries, and some are more serious than others. They range from bruises and lacerations to fractures and traumatic brain injuries. It is important to maintain a safety profile to keep the number of injuries low. Let’s look at some common sports-related injuries in the country.
Asking for a Lawyer at a DUI Stop
Asking for a lawyer at a DUI stop may not be granted. The difference between being stopped for drunk driving or caught in a DUI stop is that the individual is not always arrested on the spot or read their Miranda Rights. However, in many instances, the police officer does not need to question the person and relies on evidence such as what is recorded on a dash cam.
At the scene, the officer may record dialogue they had with the suspected drunk driver, his or her actions when tested to show an elevated alcohol level or a Breathalyzer test is administered. The officer does not need to read the Miranda Rights to do these.
* THE TRAVIS LAW FIRM, P.C., only handles cases involving Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, DUI, and Criminal Defense.
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